2024 FEATURED SPEAKERS

Opening Plenary: Revolution in ELT Excellence

Louka Parry

Friday 10:00 – 10:45

Academic Integrity in ELT: Navigating Challenges and Ensuring Quality

Eddie Woo

Friday 11:15 – 11:50

Greening ELT: Sustainability Practices, a Quality Revolution.

Ailsa Lamont

Friday 11:50 – 12:25

Keynote Speaker: Future-Driven Marketing Innovation in Education

Bosco Anthony

Friday 12:25 – 13:00

Adam Kilburn

Chief Executive Officer, NEAS Australia

Presentation

The Next Chapter: NEAS in the Era of Change

Friday, Friday Afternoon: 16:00:00 - 16:20:00

Ailsa Lamont

Co-Founder, International Education Sustainability Group

Presentation

Greening ELT: Sustainability Practices, a Quality Revolution

Friday, Keynote: 11:50:00 - 12:25:00

Alison Blakey

Manager Admissions, Homestay and Study Tours, UOW College Australia

UOW College Australia is an endorsed NEAS Quality Premium Product.

Presentation

Andrea Pugh

Director of Studies (High School Preparation), Queensland Department of Education

Presentation

Building Resilient ELT Institutions

Thursday, Session 1: 10:00:00 - 11:00:00

Welcome to Country

Friday, Friday Morning: 09:35:00 - 09:40:00

Barbara Craig

Researcher and Consultant, Macquarie University – Department of Linguistics

Macquarie University – Department of Linguistics is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.

Presentation

Mentoring Models for Academic Managers

Thursday, Session 2: 11:00:00 - 12:00:00

Benjamin Carkagis

Education Manager, University of Sydney, Centre for English Teaching

University of Sydney, Centre for English Teaching is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.

Presentation

Leading and Supporting Staff Learning

Thursday, Session 3: 13:00:00 - 14:00:00

Bosco Anthony

Chief Brand Officer, Global Rev Gen (GRG)

Presentation

Future-Driven Marketing Innovation in Education

Friday, Keynote: 12:25:00 - 13:00:00

Brett Blacker

Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand, Duolingo

Duolingo is an endorsed NEAS Quality Premium Product.

Presentation

Assessment in the Digital Age: Innovative Approaches to Testing and Evaluation

Thursday, Session 3: 13:00:00 - 14:00:00

Brian Smith

Stakeholder Engagement Manage, IELTS

IELTS is an endorsed NEAS Quality Premium Product.

Presentation

Welcome from the Conference Premium Sponsor

Friday, Friday Morning: 09:50:00 - 10:00:00

Convenor

Australia's changing ELT Landscape and IELTS

Thursday, Session 4
14:00:00 - 15:00:00

Chalita Leethong

Manager, TPL Education

TPL Education is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Education Agent.

Presentation

David Bycroft

Founder/Executive Director, Australian Homestay Network (AHN)

Australian Homestay Network (AHN) is an endorsed NEAS Quality Premium Product.

Presentation

Deepa Rajagopal

Learning and Workforce Development Manager, Aussizz Group

Aussizz Group is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Education Agent.

Presentation

Diego Torres

Director of Studies, La Lingua Language

La Lingua Language is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.

Presentation

Cultivating Continuous Improvement in ELICOS

Thursday, Session 2: 11:00:00 - 12:00:00

Dona Paranawithana

English Language Teacher, Aspire English

Aspire English is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.

Presentation

Student Tracking and Curriculum Enhancement

Thursday, Session 4: 14:00:00 - 15:00:00

Dr Germana Eckert

Lecturer, School of International Studies and Education, University of Technology Sydney

Presentation

NESTs and NNESTs: Debunking the myths to rethink, reshape and redefine excellence in ELT

Thursday, Session 1: 10:00:00 - 11:00:00

Dr Ivan Kumar

Program Director, English Unlimited

English Unlimited is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.

Dr Julie Lim

Lecturer, Initial Teacher Education, School of International Studies and Education, University of Technology Sydney

Presentation

NESTs and NNESTs: Debunking the myths to rethink, reshape and redefine excellence in ELT

Thursday, Session 1: 10:00:00 - 11:00:00

Eddie Woo

Mathematics Teacher, Cherrybrook Technology High School

Presentation

Academic Integrity in ELT: Navigating Challenges and Ensuring Quality

Friday, Keynote: 11:15:00 - 11:50:00

GD Singh

Global MD, Apply4Study

Apply4Study is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Education Agent.

Presentation

Heather Thomas

Deputy General Manager and Director of Global Programs, UOW College Australia

UOW College Australia is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.

Presentation

Transnational Delivery in ELT: Expanding Beyond Borders

Thursday, Session 4: 14:00:00 - 15:00:00

James Holden

Innovation Strategy Session, Duolingo

Duolingo is an endorsed NEAS Quality Premium Product.

Presentation

Assessment in the Digital Age: Innovative Approaches to Testing and Evaluation

Thursday, Session 3: 13:00:00 - 14:00:00

Jason West

Director of Studies ELT, UTS College

UTS College is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.

Presentation

Building Resilient ELT Institutions

Thursday, Session 1: 10:00:00 - 11:00:00

Jo Kwai

Deputy Director, John Paul International College

John Paul International College is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.

Presentation

Building a Quality Culture: Leadership's Role in Institutional Transformation

Thursday, Session 1: 10:00:00 - 11:00:00

Presentation

Panel 3: Wellbeing and Mental Health

Friday, Panel: 14:55:00 - 15:30:00

June Lee

Academic Manager, RMIT Vietnam

RMIT Vietnam is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.

Presentation

Change Management: Leading Transformation of Teacher Observations

Thursday, Session 1: 10:00:00 - 11:00:00

Justin Foot

Director of Academic and Business Development, Albright Institute of Business and Language

Albright Institute of Business and Language is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.

Presentation

Panel 3: Wellbeing and Mental Health

Friday, Panel: 14:55:00 - 15:30:00

Kate Randazzo

Leading Education Professional, UNSW College

UNSW College is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.

Presentation

AI and Adaptive Learning in ELT: Personalising Education at Scale

Thursday, Session 3: 13:00:00 - 14:00:00

Louka Parry

CEO & Founder, The Learning Future

Presentation

Maria Naidoo

Education Manager - University Academic English, UNSW College

UNSW College is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.

Presentation

AI and Adaptive Learning in ELT: Personalising Education at Scale

Thursday, Session 3: 13:00:00 - 14:00:00

Maroun El Khoury

Executive Director, Industry and Investment, Investment NSW

Presentation

Welcome from Study NSW, Investment NSW

Friday, Friday Morning: 09:30:00 - 09:35:00

May Barbree

Academic Manager,Learning and Teaching in the School of English and University Pathways, RMIT Vietnam

RMIT Vietnam is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.

Presentation

Change Management: Leading Transformation of Teacher Observations

Thursday, Session 1: 10:00:00 - 11:00:00

Michael Bos

Director of International, The Moreton Bay Colleges

The Moreton Bay Colleges is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.

Presentation

Panel 3: Wellbeing and Mental Health

Friday, Panel: 14:55:00 - 15:30:00

Prof. Tanya Buchanan

Chair of the NEAS Board, NEAS Australia

Presentation

Welcome from the Chair of the NEAS Board

Friday, Friday Morning: 09:25:00 - 09:30:00

Professor Thomas Roche

Pro Vice-Chancellor, Southern Cross University,

is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.

Reza Tasviri

IELTS Assessment Research Lead, IDP Education, IELTS, IDP Education

IELTS, IDP Education is an endorsed NEAS Quality Premium Product.

Presentation

Australia's changing ELT Landscape and IELTS

Thursday, Session 4: 14:00:00 - 15:00:00

Rima Ibrahim

Education Manager, NEAS Australia

Presentation

Welcome and Housekeeping from NEAS MC

Friday, Friday Morning: 09:20:00 - 09:25:00

Sandra Pitronaci

National Director, ELICOS & Pathways, ILSC Australia

ILSC Australia is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.

Presentation

Mentoring Models for Academic Managers

Thursday, Session 2: 11:00:00 - 12:00:00

Sasha Hampson

Vice President, PTE Global Stakeholder Relations, Pearson PTE

Pearson PTE is an endorsed NEAS Quality Premium Product.

Presentation

Navigating the latest research, innovations and product developments in language testing

Thursday, Session 4: 14:00:00 - 15:00:00

Sharon Leslie

Director of English Language Programs, Southern Cross University College

Southern Cross University College is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.

Presentation

Lifelong Learning and Continuous Professional Development for ELT Managers

Thursday, Session 2: 11:00:00 - 12:00:00

Sonia Ortega

CEO and Founder, Global Experience Australia

Global Experience Australia is an endorsed NEAS Quality Premium Product.

Presentation

Tatyana Ermolaeva

Head of ELICOS, Albright Institute

Albright Institute is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.

Presentation

Managing Multi-Site Organisations: Strategies That Actually Work

Thursday, Session 2: 11:00:00 - 12:00:00

Trancy Vo

Student Centre Co-ordinator, Aspire English

Aspire English is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.

Presentation

Student Tracking and Curriculum Enhancement

Thursday, Session 4: 14:00:00 - 15:00:00

Vincent Blokker

Head of Partnership & Customer Support at IDP Education Ltd, IELTS, IDP Education

IELTS, IDP Education is an endorsed NEAS Quality Premium Product.

Presentation

Australia's changing ELT Landscape and IELTS

Thursday, Session 4: 14:00:00 - 15:00:00

Youssef Ehab

Director, Study Vision

Study Vision is an endorsed NEAS Quality Premium Product.

Presentation

Panel 1: Homestay

Friday, Panel: 13:45:00 - 14:20:00

NEAS invites professionals and experts in the English Language Teaching (ELT) field to express their interest in presenting at the NEAS 2024 Management Conference.

As we focus on the theme of “Quality Revolution: Rethinking, Reshaping, and Redefining Excellence in ELT,” we welcome three distinct types of presentations: Academic Manager Training Workshops, Main Plenary Speaker sessions, and Panel Discussions.

Day 1: Academic Manager Workshop – May 9, 2024

The first day of the conference is dedicated to the Academic Manager Workshop. Potential speakers are encouraged to select from a range of topics, offering valuable insights into ELT management practices.

Day 2: Plenary Sessions and Panel Discussions – May 10, 2024

On the second day of the conference, we feature both Plenary Speaker sessions and Panel Discussions. Plenary Speakers are invited to submit abstracts for their sessions. Panelists have the option to choose the panel topic they wish to participate in or propose a topic of interest for our consideration. This engagement fosters thought-provoking discussions and deepens our comprehension of the ever-evolving ELT landscape.

Since there are limited spaces available for both plenary speakers and panelists, we encourage you to consider selecting multiple options for both Day 1 and Day 2 sessions. This ensures a wider array of opportunities for participation and enriches the conference experience.

We kindly encourage you to complete the Call for Abstracts Application form. Your participation will be instrumental in shaping the future of ELT management, enriching the conference experience for all.

Thank you for considering joining us as we redefine excellence in ELT. We look forward to receiving your Call for Abstracts application for the NEAS 2024 Management Conference!

The Call for Abstracts close date is 27 October 2023.

If you are ready to submit your abstract, please fill in the form below